The Last Second

Sabari was stunned as Chandrika pointed a German pistol towards him. He asked in a high toned voice,”Who are you?” Just when he completed his sentence, Chandrika looked around and placed the gun on his back. She commanded in a stern voice. “No… No… Tone down… No talking from now on. Let us not make this complicated here. All you need to do is ‘DO WHAT I SAY’. I wont hesitate to use this fully loaded gun if you don’t co-operate with me” Sabari looked around to see if he was fortunate to find any of his colleagues watching this scenario, to help him. Unfortunately, there was none. “Mr. Sabari… We have done our homework. You will not get any help at this point of time. We know when people will get busy with their work in their workspace cubes. Even if anyone comes in our way, my gun will treat them harsh. Don’t think too much and just obey my instructions.” Sabari understood that he is in trouble and asked, “What should I do now?” “Just relax and walk along with ...

Sabari was astounded as he saw the photo of James and Ramesh hanging dead. He asked, ““S… sir…Who did this to them?” “Do you wanna guess?” “Sorry… I’m not in a position to guess it” “It is our boss… Sidharth.. Got this image a minute before you stepped into my room… Scary!... Right?’ Sabari gave silence as the answer. Just then, Prathap’s mobile phone rang. The display said it was Sidharth. He immediately picked the call. “Yes sir” “Anyone else in the room?” “Yes…” “Who?” “Sabari.. “ “Oh... Our guy... then it is fine... Hope you got the image that I sent… “ “Yes sir” “It may take some time to digest it... We cannot work in a peaceful environment until they are alive. Therefore, as per the rulebook, this is how we have to move forward. These kinds of obstacles have to be removed instantaneously. This is much needed to achieve what we want.” “I agree sir” “Now, can you handover the phone to Sabari?” “Sure sir” Prathap g...

Mahadev and Prathap continued their conversation. “We managed to identify one of the guy’s in the van as James. He, along with his partner were planning to do something on the chimps? Do you have any wild guess on what they had intended to do?” Prathap squeezed his lips and replied, “Hmm.. My guess is that their plan would have been to dispose those chimps safely in a remote location” “Our guess is almost in-line with yours” “By the way, were you able to trace him” “Not yet... We are still on the hunt” “You said that one guy is James… How about his partner?” “His identity is not known yet. This is the first time I am involved in such a ‘Scientific Crime’ and there are a bunch of queries hanging around.   The case will not progress an inch until we nab James and his partner” Prathap smiled gently and said, “Don’t worry Inspector. A criminal cannot be in hideout for a long time. You will be the one who will have the last laugh. By the way, can I have y...

It was 11 AM when Inspector Mahadev’s SUV entered the posh campus of ‘Biospace Technologies’ in Taramani. The building had 5 stories covered in dark tinted glass. Mahadev was dressed in formals and had avoided his uniform. He walked to the reception, introduced himself and told his purpose of visit. The receptionist dialed an extension in the intercom and after a few seconds turned to Mahadev. “Sir!! You are take the elevator to the second floor. Mr. Prathap’s room will be to the left and he is waiting for you.” “Thank you” Mahadev threw a smile and walked to the elevator. In less than a minute, he reached Prathap’s room. He knocked the door and got a response. “Come in please”, a voice was heard from inside. Mahadev pushed the door and entered into a large room. Mr. Prathap was seated behind a large table. He was bald, dressed in well pressed white shirt, black trousers and a blue tie.   Mahadev was impressed with Prathap’s rimless glass and colored Frenc...

Note – DO NOT READ if you have not read the previous chapter(s) Inspector Mahadev looked at the jar that had the artificial eyes. The eyes were floating on the solution and it fascinated Mahadev. Mahadev said, “These look like real ones” Veterinary doctor Nageshwar said, “Yup.. These are made scientifically with the intent of making it look real. These prosthetic eyes are made of thin acrylic tissue cells. All the three chimps were implanted with these. The ‘Ocular Implant’ device would be embedded into these cells surgically. ” “Interesting… What do you think would be the intent of these implants on the chimps?” “Definitely not a good intent” “Oh.. Why do you think so?” “I have a reason… Follow me.. “ Nageshwar walked in the front and Inspector Mahadev followed him. They came out of the room and walked in the corridor. In next few seconds, Nageshwar stopped in front a room on the right and pushed the door. The room had a couple of stretchers. On one...

Note  – DO NOT READ if you have not read the previous chapter(s) Inspector Mahadev abruptly stopped in the corridor and stood speechless. Doctor Nageshwar was puzzled at the other end as there was silence for couple of seconds. “Sounds like I have surprised you enough… Are you still there?” Mahadev answered, “Yes.. I’m.. Are you sure that they are artificial eyes?” “Yup.. I’m suspecting a crazy experiment done on those chimps” “I…. I would like to know more on this… Shall we meet now?” “Sure.. You are welcome…. I can share you more interesting observations..” “Ok doctor.. I will be there as soon as I can” Inspector Mahadev walked to the parking area and jumped into his SUV. He instructed his driver on the destination. While on the way, Mahadev’s mind was running through the conversation with Doctor Nageshwar. ‘Why should someone plant artificial eyes on the chimps?’ ‘Who is behind this act?’ ‘What could be their motive?’ Just then, Mah...